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MAY -- Richard (Dick/Max) May passed away on May 20, 2007 in Long Beach, CA. Max and his twin brother Edward "Ted" were born in Piqua, OH on August 5, 1925 to Ralph and Christine May. He served in the Navy in WWII and met Irene Luque at the USO in Los Angeles, marrying on Easter Day, 1945. They made their home in Lakewood, CA and raised ten children who attended schools in Lakewood and Long Beach. Max worked in the aerospace industry with Aerojet and McDonnell Douglas, spending his last 2 years before retiring in Shanghai, China. A life-long artist, he drew, painted and created collages while supporting his large family. Retiring to Albuquerque, NM, Max and Irene spent many good years there enjoying the vista of the Sandia Mountains from their home while Max played senior baseball with great joy. Preceded in death by his wife, Irene and his daughter, Monica LaLonde, he is survived by nine children, 11 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Max was a free-spirit who just couldn't help "marching to a different drummer," even with all his responsibilities. His presence will be missed by his children and all who knew him. His ashes will be scattered at sea on June 8, 2007 followed by a family gathering in Long Beach, CA.
        Published on: Sun June 03, 2007